Easy Mississippi Sliders with Ground Beef

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These Mississippi sliders are some of the most flavorful sliders you will ever eat. Made with the same delicious flavor combination you love from the original Mississippi Pot Roast, but made with ground beef, served on sliders and baked to perfection. Essentially mini baked Mississippi Sloppy Joes that are perfect for tailgate parties, potlucks, or just an easy and tasty dinner idea!

Why You’ll Love This Mississippi Sliders Recipe

• This recipe is easy to make!
• Budget-friendly as it uses ground beef and simple ingredients that are inexpensive or easy and cheap to make from scratch.
• This recipe is packed with the classic flavor of Mississippi Pot Roast that you know and love.
• You’ll impress your loved ones with this simple, yet unique, slider recipe! Yes, everyone. Even our toddlers devoured these Mississippi Sliders. Toddler-approved!
• You measure the pepperoncinis with your heart ❤️ (Remember those toddlers I mentioned? We went a little lighter for their sake!)

What ingredients do I need to make Easy Mississippi Sliders?

For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Hawaiian Rolls – I usually buy the King’s Hawaiian Brand, but you can also make your own if you’d like this recipe to be totally from scratch! This is a great Hawaiian Roll Recipe and if you are a sourdough fanatic, this is a great sourdough recipe for hawaiian rolls!
• Ground Beef – I’d opt for a leaner ground beef so you have less fat to drain after browning the meat. We purchase half a cow for our family each year. I highly recommend connecting with a local farmer if you can! The quality of the meat is unmatched, and it’s great to know we always have meat available.
• Au Jus Packet – For simplicity’s sake, I used an Au Jus gravy packet, but you can make your own!
• Pepperoncinis – I always grab the Mezzetta brand. You’ll also use some brine from the jar in this recipe.
• Smoked Gouda – While you have freedom to experiment with the cheese used in this recipe, I recommend a high-quality smoked gouda. Even better when you shred yourself! The smoked flavor paired with the classic Mississippi Roast flavors is the perfect pairing!
• Butter – You’ll need butter (salted recommended) for the delicious slider topping a little more to grease the baking dish (or you can use your favorite non-stick spray to prep the baking dish).
• Dill Weed, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder: Rather than use a pre-made ranch seasoning, I opted to make my own seasoning mix for the topping with dill weed, garlic powder and onion powder – all staples for a yummy ranch flavor!

Helpful Supplies For Mississippi Sliders

This recipe is quite simple and doesn’t require a lot of equipment. You should have everything you need already, but I’ll include a list below for reference.

• Stainless Steel Skillet OR Well-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet – I personally use Cuisinart Stainless Steel or Cast Iron in my kitchen. I’ve been using both since we’ve been married and they have held up so well!
• A spatula or ground beef chopper – For cooking the beef mixture. I love the ground beef tool, but a spatula works well and works great for serving the sliders once they’re ready to eat!
• A 13 ” x 9″ pan – If you are taking these sliders to a potluck or tailgate party, you may opt for a simple foil pan that can just be thrown away. But if you’re wanting to avoid foil, I really like this Pyrex glass pan since it comes with a lid and is easy to travel with! I’d also recommend a carrying case for it, which is so helpful to keep things hot!
• Grater – If you opt to use a high-quality cheese from the block over slices like I did, you’ll need a grater if you don’t already have one. I’ve been using a simple grater for many years. Eventually, I plan to upgrade to a rotary grater because I shred our own cheese all the time. It’s quite the arm workout!
• Measuring Spoons – You’ll need these to measure the seasonings for the butter topping. I’ve been using this set of measuring spoons and cups from OXO for many years and I love that they are magnetic!
• Bread Knife – For slicing the Hawaiian rolls in half – another purchase that we’ve gotten great use of! We purchased it over 5 years ago and it’s still sharp as ever!
• Aluminum foil – For covering the sliders during baking.

Frequently Asked Questions + Substitutions

Below are some common questions and substitution options for this slider recipe.

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How do I make Mississippi Sliders?

I love that this recipe is quite simple, yet so flavorful. Simply brown and season the ground beef, assemble the sliders and bake. I’ve outlined the specifics below:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Preheat your stainless steel or cast iron skillet on medium heat.
• Cook your ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
• While your beef is cooking, cut your rolls in half, laying the bottoms into a greased 13″ x 9″ pan. Grate your cheese and place about half (4 oz.) on top of the bottom rolls.

• Add in your packet of Au Jus and 3 tablespoons of pepperoncini brine.
• Allow the seasoned beef simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the seasoned ground beef and place it evenly on top of your sliders.

• Next, top your ground beef layer with pepperoncinis. You get to measure with your heart on this step! If you’re serving a large crowd or toddlers, you might want to opt for 1-2 per slider. However, if you’re making these for dinner, add according to your preference!
• Top with remaining cheese and top layer of rolls.
• Melt one tablespoon of butter and add in your garlic powder, onion powder, and dill weed. Mix until well combined and then pour the mixture over the sliders.

• Cover your pan with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the rolls are nicely golden brown.

How do I store and reheat Mississippi Sliders?

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave until desired temperature (30 second intervals).

How to Serve

There is flexibility to serving these sliders. They work as a great tailgating or potluck recipe or for an easy & budget-friendly dinner idea! Here are more ideas if you’re looking to make this for dinner:

1. French Fries: As Americans, fries are a staple with sandwiches. Either homemade or store-bought!
2. Side Salad: A nice green salad also pairs well with these sliders. Our favorite is a fresh caesar salad. We often buy the premade salad kits and love them!
3. Roasted Veggies: Our go-to is roasted broccoli! So good and so simple.
4. Baked Sweet Potato or Sweet Potato Fries: Something about the sweetness from the sweet potato just pairs perfectly with the slight spice from these sliders!
5. Extra Pepperoncinis: If you have varying spice tolerance in your family, you may want to opt for having less pepperoncinis on the baked sliders and having the option to add extra pepperoncinis to taste for those who enjoy the kick!

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